Leica M7 Titanium 50 Jahre Edition Set inc. 50mm f1.4 Summilux ASPH Lens

Description: Leica M7 Titanium 50 Jahre Edition Set inc. 50mm f1.4 Summilux ASPH LensThis product data sheet is originally written in English.Leica M7 Titanium 50 Jahre Edition Set inc. 50mm f1.4 Summilux ASPH LensBeautiful condition. This camera has never been used, but the strap was attached to the camera when displayed in the original owner's collection cabinet.The strap lugs are marked, but are not particularly noticeable. Please see images 14 & 15.Includes original purchase receipt from Robert White in 2004.Details:To mark the 50th anniversary of the Leica M system, Leica Camera AG, Solms, will be presenting a special limited edition of the LEICA M7 of solid titanium at photokina 2004 in Cologne. The exclusive camera equipment combines the tradition of a proven photographic tool - the Leica M camera - with the modernity of the high-tech material titanium and the latest in lens construction. The set includes the camera and the high-speed universal lens SUMMILUX-M f/1.4/50mm ASPH., which was only recently presented as a completely new design with improved imaging performance. The titanium cameras in the set bear the imprint "1954 - 2004 50 Years M System" on the camera top. This is the period from the introduction of the first Leica camera with M bayonet - the LEICA M3 in 1954 - through to its anniversary year 2004. The titanium cameras also bear a special serial number of 3.000.050 to 3.000.550 and are available only in a limited number of 500 sets worldwide. This set's serial number is 3000142 & 3982142.The high-tech material titanium is particularly resistant and has high impact strength. As hard as but much lighter than steel, and twice as stable as aluminium, titanium is used in aerospace construction for example, when high stability with a low weight is required. Thus, the special titanium series of LEICA M7 provides a particularly durable exterior without impacting the weight of the camera equipment. "Just the opposite, the use of this exclusive metal leaves the titanium LEICA M7 some 80g lighter than the proven M series. In addition, the even and matt-shining, silver-grey titanium surface gives the camera and lenses an unmistakable, exclusive look, making the anniversary edition such an elegant collector's item with an air of luxury " says Jean-Jacques Viau, marketing manager at the Photo Business Unit of Leica Camera AG.This anniversary set come supplied with the newly published book '50 Years Leica M' by Günter Osterloh, the former head of the Leica Academy. The book, written in German and English, provides a comprehensive overview of all Leica M models. The now freelance technical book author and seminar leader also presents the origins of Leica, and in particular the people who made a special contribution to the Leica legend.A certificate personally signed by Hanns-Peter Cohn, the CEO of Leica Camera AG, and Ralf Coenen, CTO of Leica Camera AG, rounds off the anniversary edition.The technical features of the LEICA M7 remain unchanged in the titanium anniversary model. The camera differs from the tried and trusted M series in its 30 external parts of solid titanium, manufactured in a complex production process. The use of the high-tech material titanium is about five times more demanding than brass or aluminium. The material is rendered resistant to fingerprints through a particularly hard ceramic oxide coating applied in a high-vacuum procedure.To match the silk matt shine of the titanium surface, the LEICA M7 has been given an exclusive black leather covering of greased saddle leather. The tanned leather is particularly pleasing to the touch and with frequent use acquires the patina of high-quality leather that is much appreciated by aficionados. Colour-coordinated leather carrying straps underlines the elegant appearance of thecamera.The LEICA SUMMILUX-M f/1.4/50mm ASPH. is a complete redesign of the high-speed standard lens for the Leica rangefinder camera. The use of an aspherical element has significantly improved the imaging performance compared with the old model. The LEICA SUMMILUX-M f/1.4/50mm ASPH. is the first Leica M lens to have a "floating element": the last lens element alters its position in relation to the rest of the optical system during focusing - thereby achieving outstanding imaging quality even in the close-up range. To achieve homogeneously high imaging performance over the whole field, the LEICA SUMMILUX-M f/1.4/50mm ASPH. not only features high-refraction glass, but also two elements with anomalous colour dispersion (partial dispersion), one of which originated in the former Leitz glass laboratory. Whether selective definition in the close range, high-contrast available light applications or landscapes with great field depth - the LEICA SUMMILUX-M /1.4/50mm ASPH. delivers a convincing performance in all of these situations.The LEICA SUMMILUX-M f/1.4/50mm ASPH. is a complete redesign of the high-speed standard lens for the Leica rangefinder camera. The use of an aspherical element has significantly improved the imaging performance compared with the old model. The LEICA SUMMILUX-M f/1.4/50mm ASPH. is the first Leica M lens to have a "floating element": the last lens element alters its position in relation to the rest of the optical system during focusing - thereby achieving outstanding imaging quality even in the close-up range. To achieve homogeneously high imaging performance over the whole field, the LEICA SUMMILUX-M f/1.4/50mm ASPH. not only features high-refraction glass, but also two elements with anomalous colour dispersion (partial dispersion), one of which originated in the former Leitz glass laboratoThe LEICA SUMMILUX-M f/1.4/50mm ASPH. is a complete redesign of the high-speed standard lens for the Leica rangefinder camera. The use of an aspherical element has significantly improved the imaging performance compared with the old model. The LEICA SUMMILUX-M f/1.4/50mm ASPH. is the first Leica M lens to have a "floating element": the last lens element alters its position in relation to the rest of the optical system during focusing - thereby achieving outstanding imaging quality even in the close-up range. To achieve homogeneously high imaging performance over the whole field, the LEICA SUMMILUX-M f/1.4/50mm ASPH. not only features high-refraction glass, but also two elements with anomalous colour dispersion (partial dispersion), one of which originated in the former Leitz glass laborato Colour Titanium Format 35 mm Series M7 Brand Leica Country/Region of Manufacture Germany Model Leica M7 Type Rangefinder Focus Type Manual

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